Enrollment
362
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Robinson, IL
Nuttall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nuttall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173423003507
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nuttall Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Robinson · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 362
- students enrolled
Nuttall Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nuttall Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Robinson, IL.
School address
District: Robinson Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 173423003507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nuttall Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nuttall Middle School
Nuttall Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Robinson, Illinois, enrolling 362 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Robinson Cusd 2 spends $12,647 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Robinson Cusd 2 also operates Robinson High School (447 students) and Washington Elem School (402 students) alongside Nuttall Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nuttall Middle School compares
Nuttall Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Illinois - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,647
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Nuttall Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robinson Cusd 2, which includes Nuttall Middle School.
$12,647
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 24.7%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Nuttall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nuttall Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nuttall Middle School
How many students attend Nuttall Middle School?
Nuttall Middle School has 362 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Robinson, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nuttall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nuttall Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nuttall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nuttall Middle School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Robinson, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nuttall Middle School?
Nuttall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nuttall Middle School rank among public schools in Robinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Nuttall Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Robinson, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Robinson on the city page.
Is Nuttall Middle School a good school?
Nuttall Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Robinson Cusd 2?
Besides Nuttall Middle School, Robinson Cusd 2 also operates Robinson High School (447 students), Washington Elem School (402 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (326 students). See the Robinson Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.
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